Canine Comfort Rehab Therapy

12/07/2026

Massage and laser are very good tools for dealing with compensatory lameness.
Bailey is enjoying his massage, laser and pulse mag after having a bout of arthritis related lameness!
Dogs compensate through their joints and muscles sometimes from the smallest of things (Pain, muscle wastage, muscle strains etc) which if left can create compensatory related musculoskeletal issues! Bailey has hindlimb arthritis and due to the hot weather has not been very active, this has effected his bad hip making him compensate onto his shoulders causing a short bout of lameness!
After a few massage and laser sessions he’s right as rain again enjoying chilling out and staying cool!

To see how we can help your dog and to find out more about our initial musculoskeletal assessments, please get in touch. 🐾

10/07/2026

Massage is such an important tool for assisting with condition related compensations like those seen with canine arthritis!
If your dog suffers with a condition, they are more than likely compensating through their musculoskeletal system.
Get in touch with us for more information about how we can help your dogs and get booked in for a musculoskeletal assessment! 🐾

If you only have two minutes today, read these four essentials of integrative therapy. 🐾

Managing arthritis isn't just about a single sore joint - it's about supporting the entire dog.

1. Whole Body: Arthritis begins in a joint, but it quickly impacts your dog’s entire posture. Shifting weight away from the pain causes severe secondary muscle soreness elsewhere. Treating these compensatory areas is just as vital as treating the joint.

2. Targeted Movement: Stiff joints lose lubricating fluid and thicken over time. Controlled, targeted movement and professional physical therapies are essential to preserve range of motion and safely slow these physical changes down.

3. Every Budget: Integrative care isn't just for high-tech clinics. It scales to fit your lifestyle, ranging from a simple two-minute targeted home exercise routine before mealtimes, up to clinical laser or hydrotherapy treadmills.

4. Safety First: These treatments have incredible power, but unregulated or amateur care can cause real physical injury. Always verify your practitioner's qualifications, regulation, and ensure they work with your vet's explicit consent.

🛒 Take action at home: Want to safely tackle that secondary muscle soreness yourself? Enrol in the online CAM Canine Massage Course today to learn safe, non-invasive, evidence-based soothing techniques you can practice right in your living room.

https://caninearthritis.co.uk/member-zone/galen-myotherapy-owner-course/

07/05/2026

EXITING NEWS 🥳
Sophie is very proud to announce after a long application process she has been accepted for her Veterinary physiotherapy degree!

Sophie will be completing a Masters degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Nottingham University starting in September.
She is looking forward to adding an extra level of client care and expertise to her work to pair nicely with the massage, stretch and hydrotherapy qualifications she already has.

Exiting things are coming for the future of Canine Comfort Rehab Therapy! 🐾

19/03/2026

Check out this video all about Antinol and its amazing green lipped muscle oil!
Contact us for more information on this wonderful product and check out our page for price lists to receive up to 15% off RRP! 🐾

16/03/2026

Diary for April 2026 and onwards is open with more availability!

Sessions for canine massage, stretch therapy and electrotherapies are now available to book all the way up until the end of 2026! 🐾

Check out our pages for more information and please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions or queries.

We hope to see you all soon! 🐾

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Canine Comfort Rehab Therapy

01/02/2026

🐾 Meet Harley 🐾

Harley has been seeing Sophie for monthly massage and electrotherapy sessions for management against age related conditions.

As Harley is 6, she is reaching an age for dogs more likely to see age related conditions like Osteoarthritis. She receives massage and electrotherapy treatment to relieve forelimb hypertonicity (tension), compensations through her spinal muscles and muscle wastage to her hind limbs caused by possible joint changes.

Harley is also taking Antinol, provided by Canine Comfort, to help aid arthritic joint changes. As well as this, it has also had a very positive impact on her intermittent skin issues common for Boxers.

Here she is enjoying her treatment with Sophie, doing everything to work around her to aid peak comfort levels during her session.

What a lovely girl! 🐾

30/01/2026

Hi everyone!
From tomorrow I will be starting this amazing challenge with the Dogs Trust!
This year, being a canine therapist I wanted to give to those animals in need that don’t have loving families to care for their treatments by fundraising for their veterinary and rehabilitate treatments!
Any donations will help this amazing charity continue their fabulous work.
Me and Bailey will be tracking our distance as we go through the fundraising page.
Thank you 🐾

https://events.dogstrust.org.uk/fundraisers/sophieporter

19/01/2026

🐾 Meet Willow 🐾

Willow has been seeing Sophie for monthly massage and electrotherapy sessions to assist with her compensatory musculoskeletal issues.

Willow was a rescue and not much was known about her clinical history. She undertakes treatment to help correct forelimb tension from cranial loading, tension and compensation through her spinal muscles and muscle wastage to her hind limbs.

Here she is enjoying her massage and electro therapy treatment to help her live a more comfortable and happy lifestyle.

Isn’t she lovely! 🐾

21/12/2025

Pre-habilitation is all about supporting your dog’s body before injury or dysfunction occurs. By maintaining muscle tone and strength, joint mobility and optimal movement patterns, pre-hab helps reduce the risk of strain, improves recovery and supports long-term comfort and performance.

Whether your dog is an active athlete, a working dog, a growing puppy or a senior companion, early preventative care helps keep them moving safely and confidently at every stage of life.

Every dog should be entitled to preventative care throughout their life, just like us humans do for ourselves.

If you think your dog could benefit from a structured pre-habilitation plan, please contact us to discuss what would work best for your canine companion. 🐾

26/11/2025

🐾Meet Wilma🐾

Wilma has been seeing Sophie for monthly massage to help prevent breed related muscle tension and compensations. She is also receiving this treatment as a preventative treatment as she ages to help prevent the inevitable effects of canine geriatric conditions like arthritis.

This cheeky girl is always a pleasure to treat, how cute is she! 🐾